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Update: Oakdale Officer Injured, Authorities Seek Suspect

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4 years ago

July 30, 2021

OAKDALE – Authorities searched for a suspect Friday afternoon who reportedly struck an officer with his vehicle.

Shortly after noon police were called to the 1400 block of F Street for a report of a man slumped over in the driver seat of a vehicle. As an Oakdale Police Officer approached on foot to make contact, the driver put the car in gear with the door open. The officer was trapped by the door as the driver reversed the vehicle.

Authorities said the driver fled, dragging the officer. The suspect then drove away and the vehicle later became disabled near Sierra and Knox Roads. The suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran off on foot.

A perimeter search was conducted, but as of 4:00pm the suspect was not located. Officials from Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife all assisted in the search.

Police identified the suspect as 36 year old Christopher Milchen. Anyone who may see him is asked to not approach him, but to call police at (209) 847-2231.

The officer’s injuries were said to be non life threatening.

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Turlock Police Officer Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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4 weeks ago

April 2, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

Photo: Turlock Police Department

TURLOCK – A Turlock Police Officer was injured when he was involved in a crash while trying to stop a speeding vehicle Tuesday.

The crash happened in the area of Palm Street and Hawkeye Avenue. The officer, whom authorities identified as Gavin Allison, had his lights and sirens on as he was trying to catch up to a speeding driver when he was involved in a collision with another motorist.

Officer Allison suffered moderate injuries that required stitches to his arm and leg, but is expected to make a full recovery. The other motorist involved in the crash was not injured. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Rocha at (209) 668-5550 extension 6130.

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Traffic Collision Reported on Claus Road

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1 month ago

March 24, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MODESTO – Emergency crews responded to a report of a vehicle collision on Claus Road Monday morning.

The crash was reported near the area of Claus Road and Cedar Creek Drive at about 8:00am. Early reports indicate a pickup truck and another vehicle collided before the pickup hit a tree.

Arriving personnel reported one motorist appeared to have a broken leg.

Expect momentary traffic delays in the area.

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Merced County Crash Claims Lives of Ceres Man, Child

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1 month ago

March 23, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez

MERCED COUNTY – A 20 year old woman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash claimed the lives of two people.

The crash was reported at about 12:19am on Highway 165 near Turner Avenue. According to California Highway Patrol, 20 year old Melissa Rosales of Los Banos was driving a BMW SUV at high speeds south on Highway 165 when she crossed lanes at a curve. Her vehicle crashed into an oncoming Honda Accord driven by a 41 year old man from Ceres with a juvenile passenger. Both occupants of the Honda were killed in the crash.

Rosales suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Officials say she was under the influence at the time of the crash and faces DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

All involved persons were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.